Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan - Yokohama International Education Academy

(Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan)

Yokohama International Education Academy

Learn Japanese in Yokohama!

Founded in 1988, Yokohama International Education Academy is located at the heart of Yokohama, a bustling port city in close proximity to Tokyo. Famous tourist attractions include Minato Mirai 21, Yamashita Park and Chinatown.

Yokohama is also known as the jazz capital of Japan, features world-class eateries and is home to several major league sports teams.

Students in our core “Standard Japanese” course learn techniques to pass the Exam for Japanese University Admission, and the Japanese Language Proficiency Test, while at the same time developing a natural conversation ability, all based on a foundation of integrated Japanese studies.

Students have the option of studying either in the morning or afternoon. Long term and short term study plans available!

In the classroom, students learn from fully credentialed teachers. Additional guidance is provided for students seeking to enter vocational schools, universities, or graduate schools in Japan.

Throughout the school year, events like the annual speech contest are planned to provide students with opportunities to practice their language skills in a non-class setting. Other events include a sports event day, field trips and intra-school events.

ZERO Japanese

This class is intended for people who have no experience studying the Japanese language. With an aim towards cultivating communicative ability, emphasis is placed on speaking and listening skills. Students learn the conversation ability necessary for real, everyday situations, and through exercises like speaking with Japanese people, improve their proficiency.

In addition to speaking, students are also taught how to decipher hiragana and katakana, as well as simple kanji. Upon completing the course, students are fully equipped to take the Standard Japanese class.

Admission Fee: ¥20,000Tuition: ¥60,000Total: ¥80,000

(Japanese yen: 5% consumer tax included)

Tuition includes, textbook and material fees

Optional activities

Enrollment in a standard Japanese or ZERO Japanese course is required for entry. Enrollment for 2-weeks and up.

Traditional culture and activities¥12,000 per week Starting with activities like calligraphy, flower arrangement, and tea ceremony, students experience traditional culture, as well as participating in more common activities like flower viewing picnics (hanami.) In addition to gaining knowledge, through actual experience, students gain a deeper understanding of Japanese culture.

Three 90-minute classes per week. The course content repeats every 3 weeks, so participation in 2 to 4 weeks is recommended.

Pop culture¥12,000 per week Every session is based on a theme of young Japanese culture (cosplay, maid cafes, video games, etc.), which students research for the purpose of creating in-class presentations. Each class involves discussion of the topics of that day, which will also help increase each student's Japanese ability. Topics in Japanese pop culture will be explored deeply, encouraging a more fundamental understanding of Japan as a whole.

Five 45-minute classes per week. 2-4 weeks participation is recommended. Japanese level equivalent to JLPT N4 or higher. Participants must have a digital video recorder and computer.

Conversation¥10,000 per week With a basis in the student's knowledge from studying in the elementary or intermediate classes, this course aims to increase their real communication ability.

Five 45-minute classes per week. Elementary and intermediate class students only.

JLPT preparation¥10,000 per week Based on the JLPT syllabus, all four fields, grammar, vocabulary, listening, and reading receive full emphasis, as students study material conforming to actual test questions, using the newest study materials. The curriculum will be set up to meet each individual students hopes and expectations for test preparation. As students progress through the course, mock tests will be administered to measure their level of achievement.

Five 45-minute classes per week. 8-weeks. The class is held every year from April to June, and October to December. Students planning to take JLPT N2, N3, or N4 only.

For additional details and to learn about special offers, please see our website, or e-mail us at admissions@yiea.com. We hope to see you in Yokohama soon!